Nasal congestion and obstruction relief and breathing assist devices

a technology which is applied in the field of nasal congestion and obstruction relief and breathing assist devices, can solve the problems of limited or obstructed nasal airflow, reducing the normal ventilation of sinuses, and reducing nasal airflow, so as to reduce snoring, relieve nasal congestion and obstruction, and increase the airflow through the nasal passages

Active Publication Date: 2005-01-27
SANOSTEC CORP
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Benefits of technology

The present invention aims to reduce snoring by improving nasal breathing during sleep. It provides devices that increase airflow through the nasal passages and help alleviate nasal congestion and obstruction. Additionally, it can treat chronic sinusitis.

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The technical problem addressed in this patent text is the development of a device or method to reduce or eliminate snoring and nasal obstruction, which can cause sleep apnea, chronic sinusitis, and other health problems. Existing methods and devices include external devices like buzzers or nasal valve dilators, as well as prescription antibiotics, herbal and homeopathic remedies, and various nasal congestion and obstruction relief devices. The patent aims to provide a new solution that can be more effective and comfortable for patients.

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[0047] The nasal breathing assist devices according to the various aspects of the invention are shown in FIGS. 1 through 10. These devices overcome the deficiencies in the currently available devices. The illustrated devices are small, inconspicuous in use, and require no special attachments or fittings. The devices are worn inside the nose, so that the nasal passages are kept open from the inside, rather than by external means. This allows the devices to maintain airways in noses where anatomical abnormalities diminish the effectiveness of externally applied strips. The devices can be used alone, or in conjunction with decongestant and antihistamines powders, tablets or liquid medications, other snore-reducing aids, such as pillows, or medicated nasal sprays.

[0048] In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the nasal breathing assist device 1 comprises generally a pair of open ended tubular elements 10 connected together by a coupler element 16.

[0049] The tubular elements 10 are generall...

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A nasal breathing assist device includes one or two open-ended tubular elements each extending along a central tube axis between a relatively large first end and a relatively small second end, and at least one non-resilient tab extends from the first end toward the second end of the tubular element. In embodiments with two tubular elements, a coupler element extends between the first ends of the tubular elements. Each tubular element may further include a liner-shaped filter having a liner portion extending along a central axis between a relatively large end and a relatively small end, and a filter medium spanning at least one of the relatively large end and the relatively small end. The filter is adapted to snap-fit in the tubular element. The tubular element may further include at least one stiffening element affixed to the tubular element.

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